About the Council

The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

Read our provocative essays on the future of NATO

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Making a difference

Learn more about the Atlantic Council’s insights & impact through these stories of how our regional and thematic programs are making a difference not only in shaping how we view global issues but also in shaping their outcome.

Latest commentary and analysis

Latest in-depth research and reports

Content

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Farkas Quoted by Washington Post on Russian Security Services’ Increasing Brutality

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Stein Quoted by The Media Line on Turkey’s Response to Istanbul Attacks

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 29, 2016

Hellyer in The Guardian: English Nationalism Needn’t be Ugly

By H.A. Hellyer

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In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Talking TTIP with European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström Featured by the Associated Press

By Atlantic Council

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jun 28, 2016

Slavin Joins Women’s Action for New Directions to Discuss the Iran Deal

By Barbara Slavin

Iran

In the News

Jun 28, 2016

Stein Quoted by Foreign Policy on ISIS’ Failure to Claim Responsibility for Istanbul

By Aaron Stein

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Syria

In the News

Jun 28, 2016

Polyakova Quoted by Voice of America on Russia’s Impact on European Politics

By Alina Polyakova

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Europe & Eurasia Russia

In the News

Jun 28, 2016

Shaffer Quoted by Abruzzo TV on Turkey’s Israel Policy

By Brenda Shaffer

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Israel Turkey

In the News

Jun 28, 2016

Stein Quoted by Financial Times on Turkey’s Foreign Policy Shift

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

In the News

Jun 28, 2016

Marczak in The Huffington Post: Look South: The Real Mexico Story

By Jason Marczak

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Mexico